Showing 12 events for the week starting 02/01/2024
February 1
Thursday • 12 events
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10th Harvard International Arbitration Conference: Day 1
9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Get ready for an unparalleled experience in the realm of international dispute resolution at the 10th Harvard International Arbitration Conference! This conference is your chance to connect with seasoned professionals, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and immerse yourself in the world of international arbitration. Day 1: Thursday, February 1 9:30 am… -
Christian Union Women’s Bible Study Group
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Christian Union at HLS Women’s Bible Study through Psalm 1-41 (Spring 2024). Women of HLS are invited to register for this event in advance!… -
Israel’s Supreme Court and the Judicial Reform: an Assessment of the Recent Rulings with Ori Aronson
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
A year into the Israeli government’s effort at judicial reform, and amidst the ongoing war in Gaza, Israel’s Supreme Court published a momentous ruling striking down one of the government’s signature pieces of legislation meant to curb its powers (the “reasonableness” amendment). The talk will discuss the Court’s decision, reflecting… -
Peter & Kim International Arbitration Lunch Talk
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Join KAHLS (Korean Association) for a lunch talk by Jennifer Yoo, arbitration partner at Peter & Kim. Jennifer will be presenting about some of the international commercial arbitration cases she has worked on involving the Middle East and South Korea. Lunch will be provided. RSVP here. -
Taking Risks in a Profession That Discourages Risk
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Many legal jobs are all about understanding, and typically avoiding, risk. So how do we, as lawyers, think about embracing risk when pursuing our own careers? Let's talk candidly about embracing taking chances, making objective-ish judgments about when a risk is worth it, some of the practical considerations of risk-taking, and the joys and hardships of a nonlinear professional trajectory. Learn from Wasserstein Fellow Hannah Fried’s personal experience: from taking the bar exam later than my classmates (which seemed wildly risky at the time!) to working on political campaigns (with their unpredictable outcomes - and predictable period of unemployment following) to starting my own organization. Lunch provided. Please RSVP -
Imagination in the Fight Against Impunity and Criminal Punishment
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Progressive social movements have increasingly turned to punishment as a central means of addressing rights violations and achieving justice. In Latin America, we have seen this punitive imagination colonize critical social movements such as the human rights movement and the feminist movement, both of which have increasingly narrowed their aspirations… -
Worker Surveillance and AI
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm
Join the Journal of Law and Technology for a talk with Benjamin Wiseman on worker surveillance and AI. Mr. Wiseman is the Associate Director of the Division of Privacy and Identity Protection at the Federal Trade Commission, where he oversees lawyers responsible for enforcement of privacy and security laws, as… -
Halfway Through Harvard
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Calling all 2Ls and LLMs! You are officially Halfway Through Harvard! As you reach the halfway mark in the academic journey at HLS, it’s time to celebrate the achievements and milestones you have accomplished together. Join us for a special Halfway Though Harvard Celebration with your classmates on… -
FBI: New Cyber Challenges and Recent Take-Downs
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
On Thursday, February 1st at 6:15pm, Bryan Vorndran, Assistant Director for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Cyber Division will discuss the work of the FBI’s Cyber Division in conversation with Alan Raul, HLS Lecturer on Law. All Harvard ID-holders are invited to join for this conversation. During the…